Melissa S. Bruhn, MD Physician

“Dr. Bruhn has always stood out to me as a physician who truly cares about her patients. Recently, we had a patient who was admitted for a wound infection. Tragically, she ended up with a blood clot that eventually ended her life. Dr. Bruhn came in on her day off and sat all day with the family in ICU. She went to Publix and bought formula for the patient's newborn baby. This was appreciated so much by the family. In another instance, she was very concerned about one of her patients that battles diabetes. Not knowing exactly where the patient lived, Dr. Bruhn went to her neighborhood and went door to door until she found her and could check on her. These are just two examples of how Dr. Bruhn (She) goes above and beyond her call of duty, and we are lucky to have her as a physician at our hospital.”
-Archbold employee

“I would just like to say thank you to all the physicians at the Shaw center. I've had two pregnancies and they were wonderful during every visit, labor and delivery, and recovery/follow-up visits. I had to call the MD on call a couple times and they always responded promptly and I could tell they were concerned about my questions.”
-A patient

“She makes sure she has plenty of time to sit and talk with her patients about their needs and concerns, and she always asks about their kids and families. You are never hurried—she answers questions honestly and with great care. She has a knack for making you feel comfortable, and I have been fortunate to have her as my doc since the day she came to Thomasville!”
-A patient

“She is what every physician should strive to be for their patients. She genuinely wants to build relationships with the women in her care.”

-A staff member

“Dr. Melissa Bruhn is absolutely my choice for this award . She is what every physician should strive to be for their patients. No matter who you are or what problem you have she sees the whole you not just the problem you are presenting. She genuinely wants to know her patients, and builds relationships with the women in her care. She does her best to help each live their best, well -rounded life!
I have witnessed her compassion and dedication to her patients and their loved ones first hand. From delivering medicine to a patient in crisis at her home to very patiently talking to a concerned family after a bad diagnosis, she makes it look easy and effortless. That is because it is genuinely who she is! She is who everyone wants at their bedside when they are frightened and sick. As a bonus, I have witnessed her interactions with hospital staff. She treats them with the same genuine respect and appreciation. Quite frankly she is the best! I am, proud to call her my doctor and friend!”
-A staff member

“Dr. Bruhn is kind, caring and compassionate. She always puts the patient first. She is very easy to work with and is always kind to the staff. She is always smiling. She is a beautiful person inside and out! She truly cares about her patients and makes a point of listening to their concerns.”

-A staff member